New Moon
Friday, 24 December 2049 · 17:52 local in London
2049-12-24 17:52 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 17:52 local time in London on 24 December. The Moon passes near the Sun in the sky, so its Earth-facing side is unlit. Dark skies make this a good period for deep-sky observing.
Moon altitude
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
24 Dec
2049
Viewing tips
- The Moon itself will not be visible.
- Use the darker sky for stars, the Milky Way, and deep-sky targets.
- Check that the Sun has fully set before using a telescope.
Visibility, honestly
Not visible — lost in the Sun's glare.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
New Moon · 0% lit
Phase at 17:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
08:21
Next moonset
17:16
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2049
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:53 local · Fri, Fri 31 Dec · Moon -20°
Jan 2050
8
Full Moon
Above horizon01:39 local · Sat, Sat 8 Jan · Moon 51°
Jan 2050
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:18 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jan · Moon 25°
Jan 2050
23
New Moon
Not visible04:57 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jan · Moon -23°